Reflections
Understand & Listen (Genesis 18: Luke 10: 38-42)
by Tom McKenna, CM | July 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Recently I came across an intriguing quote from the 18th century author, Henri David Thoreau, which touched on a theme prominent in the scriptures.
Shocking Statements!!!
by John Freund, CM | July 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The front pages of tabloid newspapers scream shocking statements. News pundits and internet “influencers” specialize in shocking “clickbait headlines.”
Vanity of Vanities, All Is Vanity
by Ross Dizon | July 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 8
by Famvin Media Resources | July 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
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A Surprise Gift From Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Much to my surprise, Pope Francis seemed to comment on yesterday’s Mindwalk. Of course, I know he never read it …...
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Embracing the Tears and Joys of Motherhood with Mary of Nazareth and Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Danielle Bean | Feb 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Like the Blessed Mother, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s faith-filled devotion helped carry her through the pains and trials of motherhood, and can inspire us today.
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“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
by Sister Susan J. Smolinsky, SC | Feb 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
It was at Mass in 1974 that I first heard the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – a poem written by James Weldon Johnson in 1899
Engraving An Image (John 13:1-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
If we could video a scene catching the heart of Jesus’ message, we wouldn’t go far wrong recording something that happens during the final supper with his disciples.
After the Virus – A Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday Consciousness?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We face a choice. Will we think of ourselves as living in a Holy Saturday world or an Easter Sunday world?
Lenten Video Series: Day 36, A Teachers Love
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 36: A Teachers Love.
Live Easter at Home as a Domestic Church, Nourished by Prayer and the Word of God
by Eliezer Okonosky, CM | Apr 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Easter is approaching, and for some days we have been wondering: how will we celebrate it?
Meet with the Risen Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | Apr 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is not among the dead; he has risen. It is our turn to find out how and where to meet him. Finding the tomb open, Mary Magdalen imagines the worst. So, he runs to where to meet Peter and the other disciple. Why does she think the worst? Probably because of what...
Mother Seton, the Pandemic, and the Charism of Charity
by Hugh Vincent Dyer, O.P. | Apr 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The COVID-19 virus has created a culture of isolation in need of accompaniment.
Vincentian Prayer Images: With Those Who Grieve
by John Freund, CM | Apr 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
How many can today identify with these words and need the support of our prayers?
Renato Lima: “Let us have faith: God will protect and strengthen all Vincentians during the battle against the coronavirus”
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Let us have faith! If we have faith in God and full trust in Our Lord Jesus Christ, we can overcome any adversity.
Lenten Video Series: Day 35, Kindness
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 35: Kindness.